SOGIESC and Queer Malaysian Indians: Embracing Diversity and Identities
The Gender Bear SOGIESC infographic by Queer Lapis (available in English, BM, and Mandarin).
By Queer Malaysian Indians
Published on 29 July 2023
Understanding SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression, and Sex ...
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The Power of Inclusivity – Growing up Sikh in East Malaysia
Tamil translation below
By Sikh and Gay from East Malaysia
Published on 25 July 2023
I was asked to write about being Indian from an East Malaysia perspective and how that experience was. ...
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No safe haven: What it’s like to be a LGBTIQ+ refugee in Malaysia
Featured in "The asylum system is becoming even more difficult for the most vulnerable" by Shado Magazine
By Nicole Fong and Rachel Ong | 16 January 2023
Samiira, a Somali refugee, ...
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Solidarity fundraiser for LGBTIQ+ refugees & migrant in Malaysia
LGBTIQ+ refugees and migrants in Malaysia have dire needs and they urgently need support. Because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), many are forced to migrate ...
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APAKAH YANG PERLU DIKETAHUI & DILAKUKAN GOLONGAN LGBTIQ+ DI MALAYSIA MENJELANG PRU15?
Justice for Sisters telah menerbitkan beberapa sumber maklumat dalam BM & Bahasa Inggeris untuk membantu pengundi LGBTIQ dan pelbagai gender untuk membuat keputusan bermaklum menjelang pilihan raya akan datang. Baca, ...
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WHAT SHOULD LGBTIQ+ PEOPLE IN MALAYSIA KNOW & DO AHEAD OF GE15?
Justice for Sisters has developed a few resources in English & BM to help LGBTIQ and gender diverse voters to make informed decisions this general elections. Read, download and share!
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[FAQ] What Makes LGBTQ persons in Malaysia Vulnerable to Conversion Practices?
Have you heard of the phrases “balik ke pangkal jalan”, “kembali ke fitrah”, or “hijrah”?
These are terms commonly used in Malaysia to refer to conversion practices.
Conversion practices or SOGIE Change ...
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‘Lightyear’ Censorship Shines Light on Discrimination in Malaysia
source: Portugal Post English
On June 14, Malaysia was named among 14 countries that will not be allowing the screening of the Toy Story franchise spinoff ‘Lightyear’, due to depiction ...
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Queer Lapis is looking for a fundrasing consultant
Background:
QueerLapis (QL) is a platform that features affirming and diverse narratives, contributions and lived realities of LGBTIQ+ persons in Malaysia that are produced and owned by LGBTIQ+ persons. As a ...
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New study about trans women in Malaysia
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Justice for Sisters published a study on freedom of expression and gender identity in Malaysia in July last year. Funded by UNTF, the study interrogates, among others, the relationship between ...
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Survey findings: Impact of Covid-19 & anti-LGBT narratives on LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia out now
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“Survey findings: Impact of Covid-19 & anti-LGBT narratives on LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia” by Justice for Sisters, PLUHO (People Like Us Hang Out!), Diversity and ...
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A reflection of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) 2021
20 November marks the Transgender Day of Rememberance (TDOR). On TDOR, we commemorate all trans and gender diverse people lost due to violence and crimes.
According to Transgender European Union (TGEU), ...
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Rempit Grindr dan Cerita Orang Biasa
"Hidup orang biasa, dengan cerita yang biasa, dalam situasi yang biasa, tetapi ikhlas menghidupi hidup biasanya, menimbulkan kasih aku untuk orang-orang biasa ini." Oleh AHMAD DOSA
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